Key facts
- Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Tehran.
- The meeting focused on de-escalating regional tensions and resuming diplomatic dialogue.
- Discussions included a joint Iranian-Omani shipping corridor and a mine-clearing project in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Qatar's Prime Minister emphasized dialogue as the best method to resolve differences and prevent escalation.
Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, met with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Tehran on August 27, 2026. The meeting focused on regional developments and the imperative to de-escalate escalating tensions in the region.
According to a statement from Qatar's foreign ministry, Al Thani underscored the necessity of reviving the diplomatic process, asserting that dialogue is the most effective means to address disagreements and avert further escalation. Iran's Tasnim news agency reported that Ghalibaf similarly emphasized the need for de-escalation and fostering an environment conducive to resuming dialogue. The visit occurred as the U.S. and Iran trade recriminations over sanctions, with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stating no negotiations are currently happening.